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- [steer-ing]
- /ˈstɪər ɪŋ/
- /stɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [steer-ing]
- /ˈstɪər ɪŋ/
Definitions of steering word
- noun steering Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job. 1
- verb with object steering to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle. 1
- verb with object steering to follow or pursue (a particular course). 1
- verb with object steering to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town. 1
- verb without object steering to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means. 1
- verb without object steering to pursue a course of action. 1
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Origin of steering
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Steering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
steering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
steering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steering
adj steering
- husbanding — a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage.
- managing — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
noun steering
- navigation — the act or process of navigating.
- yachting — a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
adjective steering
- directional — of, relating to, or indicating direction in space.
- maneuvering — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- manoeuvring — A manoeuvre.
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